Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes Free Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (3-1) clash with the Utah Runnin’ Utes (2-1) in the Wooden Legacy at Titan Gym. The game starts at 11:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Utah Runnin’ Utes ATS Odds

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Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Runnin’ Utes dismantled the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 98-63, while the Rainbow Warriors were victorious over the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 85-68.

Hawaii played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 36.0 (above their season average of 32.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.644 (above their season average of 0.509). Northern Arizona recorded marks of 18.8 and 0.448, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Utah dominated every facet of their game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.640. Mississippi Valley State put up marks of 22.5 and 0.429, respectively, for those same stats. Donnie Tillman had a good outing for Utah, finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Zigmars Raimo, meanwhile was a key piece for Hawaii with 17 points.

Second-chance points could be scarce for Utah in this matchup. The Runnin’ Utes rank 304th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent), while Hawaii ranks 23rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season. ,

Hawaii vs. Utah Pick

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College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah, ATS Winner – Hawaii, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Hawaii ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Utah ranks 184th (22.3).
  • The Rainbow Warriors rank sixth in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 64th (11.9).
  • Hawaii ranks 204th in steals per game (5.6) while Utah ranks 257th (5.1).
  • The Runnin’ Utes rank 162nd in blocks per game (3.3) while the Rainbow Warriors rank 276th (2.1).
  • Hawaii ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Utah ranks 129th (34.2).